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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.97, 2,817.88 and 1,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.97, 2,817.88 and 1,157.76 is: 1,597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.97 : 2,817.88 = 1,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.97/2,817.88 = 1,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.97x = 2,817.88 × 1,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.97x = 3,262,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,425.85/2,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.69

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